Georgia water advocates honor ‘Clean 13’ for helping state’s rivers and coast

The Chattahoochee River, pictured here, is often littered with plastic, said Jennette Gayer. The Clean 13 honors those who address pollution, conserve water, and support science and advocacy. Credit MIKE GONZALEZ / wikimedia commons

Environmental groups are recognizing 13 institutions for their efforts to keep Georgia’s water clean.

The annual “Clean 13” list from the Georgia Water Coalition highlights municipalities, organizations, people and companies for their actions to address pollution, conserve water, and support science and advocacy.

One honoree this year is the City of South Fulton, which is prohibiting private businesses from using plastic bags.